Best 4 French Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipes
Indulge your senses with a delightful French Chocolate Coffee Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake boasts a moist and fluffy chocolate sponge infused with the rich aroma of coffee, creating a harmonious blend that is both decadent and satisfying. The luscious chocolate ganache frosting adds an extra layer of indulgence, while the optional coffee glaze provides an exquisite finishing touch. This recipe also includes a decadent gluten-free version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this extraordinary treat. Additionally, discover a charming story behind the cake's creation and helpful tips for achieving the perfect bake. Embark on a culinary journey and create a masterpiece that will leave your loved ones craving more.
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FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is typical of a French homemade cake - dense, dark, and delicious. It is a European sponge cake, with a different texture than its American counterparts. It is excellent dusted with confectioners' sugar and served with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a fruit coulis.
Provided by MC
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9-inch springform cake tin. Dust with a little sugar, and tap out the excess.
- Set aside 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Place the chocolate, butter, and remaining sugar in a large, heavy-based pan. Cook over moderate heat until the chocolate and butter have melted, and the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the vanilla, and leave the mixture to cool slightly.
- Beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour.
- In a large bowl, scrupulously clean and grease-free, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and salt, and beat to stiff peaks. Sprinkle reserved sugar over egg whites, and beat until stiff and glossy. Use a whisk or spatula to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the remaining whites. Carefully pour batter into the prepared tin, and tap the tin gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake until well risen and a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check the cake after 30 minutes: if the cake appears to rise unevenly, rotate after 30 to 35 minutes. If the cake starts to crack or become too brown, place a piece of foil lightly over the top. Transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, and remove the sides of the springform tin. Cool completely, and then remove the base. Do not attempt to remove the cake before it's completely cooled as this cake is very fragile.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
THE BEST FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever tasted (and I don't really like chocolate cakes that much!). It's dense but not too sweet so you can eat heaps of it if you like. It will keep in the fridge for a few days. This recipe comes from a book called "French food and cooking" by Carole Clements and Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen.
Provided by Katerina
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 160C (325F). Generously butter a 9.5 inch (22cm) springform pan, then sprinkle with a little sugar and tap out the excess.
- Set aside 3 tbsp of the sugar. Place the chocolate, butter and remaining sugar in a heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until the chocolate and butter have melted and the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture (when cool - otherwise the eggs will cook), beating each in well, then sift in the flour.
- In a clean grease-free bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites slowly until they are frothy. Increase the speed, add the salt and continue beating until soft peaks form. Sprinkle over the reserved sugar and beat until the whites are stiff and glossy. Beat one third of the whites into the chocolate mixture (I use my electric mixer for this), then fold in the remaining whites (with a wooden spoon).
- Carefully pour the mixture into the pan and tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
- Bake the cake for about 35 to 45 minutes until well risen and the top springs back when touched lightly with a fingertip. (If the cake appears to rise unevenly, rotate pan after 20 to 25 minutes.) Transfer the cake onto a wire rack, remove the side of the pan and let cool completely. Remove the pan base, dust with confectioner's sugar and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 142.3, Sodium 59.3, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 15.6, Protein 7.3
FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
Tender cake layers, a delightful fudge filling and a light and airy frosting await your taste buds! "If you're a chocoholic like I am, you'll just love this rich chocolate cake," says Claire Darby from New Castle, Delaware.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in chocolate and coffee. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk (batter will be thick). , Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring sugar, milk and butter to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. , Invert cakes onto wire racks; drizzle with glaze. Cool completely. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally. , Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FRENCH COFFEE CAKE
I got this from an Episcopal Church cookbook on a visit to St. John's/Divine in NYC. The cake is very good and not real sweet.
Provided by Bliss
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 coffeecake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift flour, soda and baking powder together.
- Cream sugar and margarine together.
- and beat in eggs.
- Add 1/4 of flour mixture and 1/3 of sour cream; continue to alternate.
- and cream until blended.
- Add vanilla.
- Grease and flour loaf pan.
- Combine ingredients, pour 1/3 batter into pan.
- Sprinkle 1/2 filling over batter.
- Add another 1/3 batter and remaining filling.
- Cover with remaining batter.
- Marble with knife.
- Bake at 350F for 45-50 minute Dust with powdered sugar when cool.
- 12 servings.
Tips:
- To ensure an evenly baked cake, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter mix more smoothly and distribute heat evenly during baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This French Chocolate Coffee Cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate and coffee flavors is irresistible, and the cake is moist and fluffy. With its elegant appearance and rich flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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